Governor Paterson

Commissioner Daines

Governor Paterson's Office of Taxpayer Accountability

November 20, 2009

Governor Paterson Announces Nearly 3 Million Doses of H1N1 Vaccine Have Been Distributed Statewide to Date

Governor David A. Paterson today announced that nearly three million doses of H1N1 vaccine have now been shipped to New York State by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As of November 18, CDC reported it had shipped approximately 1.7 million doses to New York State outside of New York City and more than 1.2 million doses to New York City.

$1.15 Million Awarded to Help Nursing Home Residents Learn, Decide about Community-Based Care

Nine agencies will share in $1.15 million in grants through the Department of Health's Money Follows the Person demonstration project to identify and reach out to nursing home residents who wish to move back into a community-based care setting, State Health Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M.D., announced today. The awards were made following a competitive process.

November 13, 2009

Governor Paterson Announces Counties are Conducting Vaccination Clinics as more H1N1 Vaccine Becomes Available

Governor David A. Paterson today announced that county health departments across New York are mobilizing to conduct H1N1 flu vaccination clinics as more vaccine becomes available in the State.

November 12, 2009

Governor Signs Executive Order No. 30 Establishing the New York 2010 Census Complete Count Committee

Governor David A. Paterson has signed Executive Order No. 30, establishing the New York 2010 Census Complete Count Committee. The Committee will raise awareness of the 2010 Census and will work to maximize the participation of all New Yorkers. New York Secretary of State Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez kicked off the State's 2010 Census Complete Count Campaign today at an event in the State Capitol.

November 7, 2009

Commissioner Daines discusses the H1N1 flu, vaccine availability and safety with WAMC's Dr. Alan Chartock

Host Alan Chartock is joined by State Health Commissioner Dr. Richard Daines, who says residents should plan on taking the flu vaccine when it arrives, even if that's as late as January. They also discuss warning signs for the H1N1 virus that has dominated the headlines in recent months.

State of New York Submits Remedial Plan in Adult Home Litigation

Governor David A. Paterson today announced that the State of New York has submitted a plan that, if implemented, would offer Supported Housing to individuals with mental illness who currently reside in certain adult homes in New York City. The plan was prepared in compliance with a recently issued court order in a lawsuit that commenced in 2003.

November 6, 2009

Governor Paterson Urges New Yorkers to Take Preventive Measures to Reduce Spread of H1N1 Flu in New York State

As cases of H1N1 flu increase in New York State, Governor David A. Paterson today urged New Yorkers to stay home if sick, avoid going to a hospital emergency room unless flu symptoms are severe and follow additional preventive measures to limit the spread of H1N1 influenza to others.